Thinking about selling the Z

Chuck33079 · 02-13-2013, 08:41 AM

The 2008+ EJ257 will blow the cylinder 4 ringland if you touch pretty much anything other than the catback without a tune. Most of the failures are from guys slapping an intake and exhaust on the car and running it untuned. 2004-2007 WRXs and 2005-2007 STIs blew the cylinder 4 ringland due to the fact that there's a nasty lean spot in the factory tune where the ECU switches from closed to open loop fueling. The EJ205 in the 2002-2003 WRX had no problems running untuned with an exhaust. Those motors blew up because the owners put a manual boost controller on it. The MBC would allow full boost at part throttle, with the expected results. If you get a good tune on a Subaru it will be fine. The problem are the owners not realizing how bad the OEM tune is, and changing parts without getting a good tune.

COSMO · 02-13-2013, 09:37 AM

I want what he's smoking....

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-13-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

The only attention the car gets is usually other dudes.

I get way more female VERBAL compliments on the car than men. But, men tend to stare at the car more like they really like it.

luigi90210 · 03-30-2013, 12:53 AM

Well guys, I got the crazy out of me and I'm keeping my Z

I might pick up something cheap as a DD but I now refuse to sell my Z unless it was for a 911 turbo or LFA or something fun.

forza370z · 03-30-2013, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by luigi90210

Well guys, I got the crazy out of me and I'm keeping my Z

I might pick up something cheap as a DD but I now refuse to sell my Z unless it was for a 911 turbo or LFA or something fun.

Baller status.

122554 · 03-30-2013, 01:48 AM

Sell it! Thin the ranks

luigi90210 · 03-30-2013, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 122554

Sell it! Thin the ranks

sell yours then ill sell mine

sound like a deal?

02-13-2013, 08:41 AM	#91 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	The 2008+ EJ257 will blow the cylinder 4 ringland if you touch pretty much anything other than the catback without a tune. Most of the failures are from guys slapping an intake and exhaust on the car and running it untuned. 2004-2007 WRXs and 2005-2007 STIs blew the cylinder 4 ringland due to the fact that there's a nasty lean spot in the factory tune where the ECU switches from closed to open loop fueling. The EJ205 in the 2002-2003 WRX had no problems running untuned with an exhaust. Those motors blew up because the owners put a manual boost controller on it. The MBC would allow full boost at part throttle, with the expected results. If you get a good tune on a Subaru it will be fine. The problem are the owners not realizing how bad the OEM tune is, and changing parts without getting a good tune. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

03-30-2013, 12:53 AM	#94 (permalink)
luigi90210 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,103 Drives: Classified Rep Power: 15	Well guys, I got the crazy out of me and I'm keeping my Z I might pick up something cheap as a DD but I now refuse to sell my Z unless it was for a 911 turbo or LFA or something fun. alvitdk likes this.

03-30-2013, 01:48 AM	#96 (permalink)
122554 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: My own world Posts: 506 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 13	Sell it! Thin the ranks __________________ I don't normally drink beer, but when I do....i drink a lot!

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02-13-2013, 09:37 AM	#92 (permalink)
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